RelateCare, a global leader in patient access and patient engagement solutions, has recently added leading Irish physician Dr. Sean Mc Brinn (MB, BCH, BAO, LRCPI&SI, BaMod, PhD, DCH, MICGP, LFOM) to their Medical Advisory Board. Dr. Mc Brinn has been associated with RelateCare for a number of years in various capacities, but now takes his place on their medical advisory team.
Dr. Mc Brinn graduated from the Royal College of Surgeon’s in Ireland in 1998, and completed his GP training through the Irish College of General Practitioners (MICGP) in 2002. Prior to his medical studies, Dr. Mc Brinn completed Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin and a PhD in Clinical Medicine, focusing on Cholesterol Metabolism in Diabetes.
RelateCare, an Irish-American company, offer consultancy and outsourcing services to health systems across the globe looking to improve access for patients. Services include: Appointment Scheduling Optimization, Nurse on Call Triage Advice Line, Post-discharge Follow Up Programs, and Smoking Cessation Programs. Starting out as a joint venture between Cleveland Clinic (#1 heart hospital in the USA) and Rigney Dolphin (leading Irish call center), RelateCare has seen rapid growth in the last two years, moving from 5 to 100 employees, with clients all across the US, as well as Ireland and the Middle East.
CEO of RelateCare Conor O’ Byrne explained: “We are delighted to formally add Sean to the team. Sean has, on an ad hoc basis, supported RelateCare since our inception and his Medical experience and expert advice can only enrich RelateCare’s growing service offering in the Clinical and Wellness arena.”
A significant addition for RelateCare, Dr. Mc Brinn brings a wealth of clinical experience to RelateCare’s Medical Advisory Board, which oversees their expanding telehealth and connected health solutions. Dr. Mc Brinn stated “I am delighted to add my 15 year experience to this exciting new venture. What struck me most about RelateCare is what an energetic and caring team it is. I cannot wait to help guide their services into the future”.
Dr. Mc Brinn, who will continue with his own work in primary care, will work closely with Kari Kontz RN, BSN, the Director of Clinical and Wellness Solutions to ensure the RelateCare’s clinical programs are of the highest standard and align with the universal challenges of healthcare today.
